Stenson climbs to fifth in world rankings

PARIS: Sweden’s Henrik Stenson climbed to fifth in the world golf rankings released on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) after winning his second BMW International Open title in Germany at the weekend.

Australian Jason Day and American Jordan Spieth continue to dominate the rankings with US golfer Billy Hurley moving up 438 places to 169th after capturing his first PGA title at the National in Bethesda.